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Akron Zips vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: 2014 Week 2 Recap

Lions defeat Zips 21–3 in Week 2

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Akron Zips vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (Week 2).

Akron Zips 3 1-1
Final 3–21
Penn State Nittany Lions 21 3-0 Winner
Winner
Penn State Nittany Lions
Final score
3–21
Halftime
Akron Zips 0–6 Penn State Nittany Lions
Top passer
Christian Hackenberg

Top CFB performers · Zips

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Quick answer

Penn State Nittany Lions defeated Akron Zips 21–3 in Week 2, 2014. Final score: Akron Zips 3, Penn State Nittany Lions 21.

Game summary

Penn State Nittany Lions rolled past Akron Zips 21–3 in Week 2 of the 2014 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 4 plays.
  • Passing leader: Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Zach Zwinak — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Geno Lewis — 6 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Akron Zips00303
Penn State Nittany Lions606621

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

AKRAkron Zips
PSUPenn State Nittany Lions

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Scoring timeline

4 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PSU
    Q1TD
    BBBill Belton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Bill Belton for 22 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

  2. PSU
    Q3TD
    JJJesse James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 13 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

  3. AKR
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-12

    Robert Stein 28 yd FG GOOD

  4. PSU
    Q4TD
    JJJesse James

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-18

    Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 44 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Christian Hackenberg (213) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +7.07 EPA
  • Bill Belton (213) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -0.97 EPA
  • Kyle Pohl (2006) — 0.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -8.43 EPA

Rushing

  • Zach Zwinak (213) — 0.0 yds -0.45 EPA
  • Bill Belton (213) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA
  • Conor Hundley (2006) — 0.0 yds -1.17 EPA

Receiving

  • Geno Lewis (213) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.83 EPA
  • Zach D'Orazio (2006) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
  • DaeSean Hamilton (213) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Christian Hackenberg2133562.9%03+0.20+7.07
Bill Belton21310.0%00-0.97-0.97
Kyle Pohl20064652.2%00-0.18-8.43

Team EPA comparison

StatAKRPSU
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q121340+0.67Ended
Q1200630-2.58Punt
Q121310+1.99Pass TD
Q121330+1.81Ended
Q1200630-2.11Punt
Q121370-1.62Punt
Q12006130-1.77Missed FG
Q221350-0.35Punt
Q2200630-1.96Punt
Q221320-0.96Punt
Q22006110-0.89Punt
Q221340-2.62Punt
Q2200670+0.41Punt
Q221310-2.07Interception
Q221370+0.96Ended
Q3200630-1.06Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass intercepted Bre' Ford return for 51 yds to the PnSt 47 (-6.69 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · TEAM run for a loss of 6 yards to the PnSt 41 TEAM fumbled, recovered by Akron Alfonso Horner (-5.93 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Akron Zips · Conor Hundley run for a loss of 2 yards to the PnSt 40 (-4.46 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Geno Lewis for 28 yds to the Akron 41 for a 1ST down (+3.65 EPA)
  5. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg pass complete to Jesse James for 44 yds for a TD, (Sam Ficken KICK) (+3.38 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Akron Zips · Tom O'Leary 31 yd FG MISSED (-3.33 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Zach Zwinak run for 5 yds to the Akron 21 (-2.94 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Penn State Nittany Lions · Christian Hackenberg run for 9 yds to the PnSt 44 (-2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Penn State Nittany Lions controlled the final (21–3) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Christian Hackenberg (213) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: AKR at EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Akron Zips 3, Penn State Nittany Lions 21 in Week 2 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions won with a final score of 3–21.

Where can I find the Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400547986.

Who led Akron Zips vs Penn State Nittany Lions in passing?

Christian Hackenberg (213) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Akron Zips at Penn State Nittany Lions in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Akron Zips

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Penn State Nittany Lions

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W